Welcome to The Box
Admission is free
Open 10am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday and selected Bank Holidays (not including 27 May).
Thanks for stopping by. We are Plymouth's award-winning museum, art gallery and archive with a 2022 European Museum of the Year Special Commendation. We've also just been voted Best Family Attraction in the 2024 Devon 'Muddy Awards!
You don't need to book a ticket unless you'd like to reserve a space in our Cottonian Research Room.
We can't wait to welcome you for a visit.
Happening now
Explore pivotal moments in our past and present relationship with the sea in Planet Ocean
The past and the present meet in Beyond the Page: South Asian Miniature Painting and Britain, 1600 to Now
Arcadia: a stunning multi-screen film commission by the visionary John Akomfrah
Outside The Box
Retail therapy
Our eco-friendly shop is packed with products by local makers and inspired by our collections and exhibitions. Visit while you're on site or shop online.